Isole e Olena

Der rubinrote Chianti Classico von Isole e Olena besticht mit seiner Sortentreue und dem konsequenten Stil des Hauses. Er präsentiert sich mit fruchtig vollem Bouquet und einem frischen, weichen und sehr ausgewogenen Geschmack, im Abgang kühl und von schöner Länge. (superiore.de)

"Feine, delikate Duftigkeit, dicht und tief, sehr klassischer Ansatz im Geruch. Elegante Struktur im Mund, mit feinem, süssem Extrakt, delikater Säure und vielschichtiger Gerbstoffwürze. Ein ausgewogener, dichter und charaktervoller Chianti Classico mit Stil und Rasse. Ansprechende Süsse im Rückaroma, sehr klar und finessenreich." Weinwisser

"The 2015 Chianti Classico is a bright and convincing wine from Barberino Val d'Elsa, one of the main comuni in the greater Chianti Classico appellation. This is a smooth and silky Sangiovese that glides clean over the palate with strength and intensity. Bright cherry, blueberry and herbal accents with wild sage and rosemary characterize the finish. Like many other wines from the 2015 vintage, there is an evident touch of cherry sweetness on the close." Robert Parker

"Aromas of blueberries, blackberries and burnt orange follow through to a full body with round yet firm tannins. A lovely, pure finish. Shows focus and finesse." James Suckling

"Lustrous mid crimson. Subdued, fine and promising nose. Vibrant palate that is still a little closed and with fine, polished tannins. Elegant and long." Jancis Robinson

"A wine of grace and stature, the 2007 Vin Santo is gorgeous. There is plenty of texture and plushness that is typical of the year, and yet the wine has more than enough acidity to play off the caramel, burnt sugar, dried cherry and floral notes. The wine's midweight, understated style belies the >200 grams of residual sugar." Antonio Galloni

"A blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano. The grapes are dried before being pressed, then sealed in barrels for nine years. Paolo de Marchi calls it lazy winemaking and admitted, ‘the blending process is actually the most challenging part as each barrel is different, and after tasting 10 barrels, palate fatigue kicks in’. The result is a very elegant and pure Vin Santo which displays notes of candied fruit, honey and sweet spice. The balance between sweetness and acidity keeps the wine light, vivid and refreshing, and it has a smoky edge on the finish. This is a great Vin Santo, and although it has more than 200g/l of residual sugar it’s surprisingly light, refreshing and easy drinking." Decanter

"The 2007 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (375-milliliters) aims high in terms of residual sugar (at 215 grams per liter), but you'd hardly know. This dessert wine shows great integration with sweet notes of candied fruit, honey, caramel and almond marzipan. There are floral notes as well with jasmine and honeysuckle, but you also get dusty mineral tones and some herbal notes tucked in at the back. This is a medium-bodied wine with enough balanced acidity to keep it light, tonic and refreshing. As always, Isole e Olena produces one of the most elegant and ethereal Vin Santos in Chianti Classico." Robert Parker

Der rubinrote Chianti Classico von Isole e Olena besticht mit seiner Sortentreue und dem konsequenten Stil des Hauses. Er präsentiert sich mit fruchtig vollem Bouquet und einem frischen, weichen und sehr ausgewogenen Geschmack, im Abgang kühl und von schöner Länge. (superiore.de)

"The 2015 Chianti Classico is a bright and convincing wine from Barberino Val d'Elsa, one of the main comuni in the greater Chianti Classico appellation. This is a smooth and silky Sangiovese that glides clean over the palate with strength and intensity. Bright cherry, blueberry and herbal accents with wild sage and rosemary characterize the finish. Like many other wines from the 2015 vintage, there is an evident touch of cherry sweetness on the close." Robert Parker

"Lustrous mid crimson. Subdued, fine and promising nose. Vibrant palate that is still a little closed and with fine, polished tannins. Elegant and long." Jancis Robinson

Toller Syrah mit außerordentlich vielschichtigen Aromen wie Cassis, Praline, exotische Gewürze, schwarzer Tee und Nelke. Am Gaumen sehr dicht, sauber strukturiert, köstlich nach reifen schwarzen Früchten und mit erdigen Noten. Samtige Tannine und ein langer harmonischer Eindruck bilden das beeindruckende Finale. (superiore.de)

"Here is an exciting home run. To be released in September, the 2011 Syrah Collezione Privata is a dark, luscious and absolutely delicious Tuscan red. Syrah loves a hot vintage like this. You can taste the grape's beaming enthusiasm and healthiness thanks to those succulent layers of blackberry and pressed cherry followed by chocolate, tobacco, bacon fat and savory spice. However, the results are never flabby or flat. The finish delivers just the right dose of acidity to keep the palate refreshed and alive. This is an impressive and beautiful wine with a long, velvety finish." Robert Parker

"Attractive syrah character with tomato leaf, plum and sweet tobacco character. Medium body, round and velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Always a pretty syrah." James Suckling

"The 2011 Syrah Collezione Privata is a big, powerful wine. Dark cherry, smoke, plum, pipe tobacco, cedar, leather and menthol notes make a strong opening statement. Plush and deep on the palate, the 2011 is super-inviting. A dollop of Viognier rounds out the blend. This is one of the most intriguing Syrahs being made in Italy today." Antonio Galloni

Nur wenige tausend Flaschen gibt es von dieser Privatkollektion. Eindrucksvoll, dynamisch und strahlend. Aromen von dunklen Beeren, Gewürznelken, Menthol, Teer, Lakritz, Kräutern und gegrilltem Fleisch, die Holztöne sehr zurückhaltend. (superiore.de

"Aromas and flavors of blackcurrants and dried flowers follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish." James Suckling

"This wine was not produced in 2012 because of the heat, nor was it produced in 2009 because of hail. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione Privata shows a level of focused definition that comes from a cooler vintage. The bouquet offers sour cherry, blackberry, blue flower and forest floor. Grilled herb and spice appear at the back. The wine reveals a slightly nervous personality with tight tannins. Give it another few years of bottle aging." Robert Parker

"The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione Privata is superb. A delicate, nuanced wine in this vintage, the Cabernet Sauvignon speaks in hushed tones. Silky tannins and highly expressive aromatics add to an impression of total finesse. In many vintages, the Cabernet can be quite big, but not in 2013. This is a brilliant showing from Isole and proprietor Paolo De Marchi." Antonio Galloni

Strahlend rubinrote Tönung und ein sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. (superiore.de)

"Ripe, offering black cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, this red is harmonious and lush. Shows accents of earth, mineral and tobacco, and the tannins meld together nicely. Finishes with a touch of sweet spice." Wine Spectator

"Shows lots of black cherries, cranberry tea, caramelized orange peel, roasted herbs and citrus peel. Full-bodied with ripe and quite round tannins that frame layers of cherries. Bright and fresh, yet rich and long at the same time. The sangiovese character really springs out of the glass." James Suckling

Strahlend rubinrote Tönung und ein sauberer, makelloser Duft von roten Früchten, belebt durch feine Pfefferakzente und zarte mineralische Nuancen. Eleganz strahlt der entspannt einsetzende, umhüllende Geschmack aus, der zu einem gut integrierten Tannin ein perfekt bemessenes Säuregerüst liefert, um lang und finessenreich auszuklingen. (superiore.de)

"Ripe, offering black cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, this red is harmonious and lush. Shows accents of earth, mineral and tobacco, and the tannins meld together nicely. Finishes with a touch of sweet spice." Wine Spectator

"Shows lots of black cherries, cranberry tea, caramelized orange peel, roasted herbs and citrus peel. Full-bodied with ripe and quite round tannins that frame layers of cherries. Bright and fresh, yet rich and long at the same time. The sangiovese character really springs out of the glass." James Suckling